Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating; (Gcwr); Trailer Towing-Hitches; Trailer Towing Information - Dodge 2005 Durango Owner's Manual

Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR)
The Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) is
the MAXIMUM allowable weight of the towing vehicle,
including passengers and cargo, and the weight of the
loaded trailer. Calculate the maximum trailer weight
(MTW) by subtracting the towing vehicle's weight, in-
cluding passengers, and cargo from GCWR.
Trailer Towing—Hitches:
With a Class IV Hitch, you can tow a trailer with a Gross
Trailer Weight of up to 8, 900 lbs. (4037 kg.) depending on
your vehicle equipment. The Trailer Tow Package in-
cludes the platform hitch receiver, and a 7 lead wiring
harness mounted on the hitch. Tongue weight must be
equal to at least 10% of GTW, but no more that 15% of
GTW.
NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following require-
ments must be adhered to:
• GCWR must not be exceeded
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• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
(4) ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight.)
4. GAWR ratings
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer

Weight Ratings)

Trailer Towing Guide
NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer
weight ratings) refer to the following website address:
http:// www.dodge.com/towing.
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